NEWS FROM OTHER NESTS - 2011

The very first osprey that Roy Dennis ever tracked was called S06. He relates the story on page 98 of "Life of Ospreys".

The transmitter was set up to start send  signals starting in late August. When these signals came in she was already at a reservoir  near Madrid. At the time this was thought to a stopover but gradually it was realised that her migration had already taken place and she was at her winter quarters.

She was tracked again the following year with the  (new) transmitter better programmed. Roy mentions her on his blog now and again. She must be 20 years old this year.

So maybe overwintering in Spain is not as rare as we once thought.

Indeed. Could definitely explain why Marge is doing so well.

Dyfi facebook reporting a second female on nest ALSO with a white Darvic ring!

They mentioned a second female on Tuesday VC. Wouldn't it be great if the other one is a Glaslyn female? :))

Extract from an email I received  today from Diane Bennett at Tweed Valley ospreys:

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We are anticipating a great season despite the delays. We have fantastic new equipment and we have a Friends group called Friends of Kailzie Wildlife of which I am also secretary. We have raised funds of £155,000 through grants from SNH and Leader for a project called KLAWED to run in conjunction with the Tweed Valley Osprey Project. This money is for more equipment, interpretation and employment of a project officer to promote the area for wildlife, organise and annual wildlife festival, lead trainign in wildlife themed events, filming, editing and so on. A very exciting year. Please have a look at the web site www.kailziewildlife.org ."

ChloeB said:

Great they have a pair this year whatever Nora's origins.  Ems, Janine and team have certainly put enough work into the project and I wish them every success.

Hear, hear, Chloe - after such a long and frustrating time they deserve all the success they hopefully will get. Its funny, though, they've waited so long for a female and now three come along in quick succession - a bit like buses I suppose!

Update from Caerlaverock:

http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/caerlaverock/osprey-diary/more-nest-material-and-more-flounders

 

Morning Alan thanks for link to Caerlaverock pleased that the black plastic seems to have gone for now.

Thanks Alan for info re Tweed Valley.  Saved to favourites.